College basketball is in the shadow of football for many months. A February extravaganza could draw in more fans.
-South Carolina women , per Sports Media Watch. Just a guess, but a pair of Big Ten all-star games either on Saturday or early Sunday afternoon would have a shot at vaulting past those numbers.
So, what is the downside? There would be logistical concerns, of course. Depending on how the event was staggered, it would wipe out regular-season action over probably four days. With the Big Ten’s 20-game men’s basketball season and coast-to-coast representation, it would force another trip for three dozen athletes already in the air probably too often. Perhaps the best remedy to those issues would be to either shift more Big Ten games to December or cut the league slate to 18 games.
An all-star weekend just might provide both sports a shot of adrenaline — and sizzle —as they ramp up their stretch runs. And, most importantly, it could be fun.Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Iowa Hawkeyes. He previously covered Iowa athletics for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Land of 10.
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